11.7
Drive Faults and Alarms Modulator Related
Handling Modulator Related Faults
Table 11-6
Modulator related faults
Fault display
Modulator configuration
Note: Fault display naming
to be released in a later soft‐
ware version,.
Modulator board fault
Note: Fault display naming
to be released in a later soft‐
ware version.
Cell fault/modulator
Bad cell data
Cell config fault
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Type
Enable
Potential causes and corrective actions
F
Fixed
Cause
During initialization of the digital control rack (DCR), a series of self-tests
run to ensure that the modulator is functioning properly.
The software detected a problem when attempting to initialize the mod‐
ulator.
Action
1. Review grounding of the DCR.
2. Replace DCR.
F
Fixed
Cause
When a cell fault is detected, the fault routine starts the cell diagnostic
routine. If no cell fault is found, this fault displays. The cell fault indication
is from the modulator master fault register.
Action
1. Review grounding of the DCR.
2. Replace DCR.
F
Fixed
Cause
Modulator has an undefined fault from a cell. Cell shows fault but the fault
is undetectable.
Action
Check fiber links and cell.
F
Fixed
Cause
Cell data packet mode bits incorrect.
Action
1. Check both ends of fiber links.
2. Check cell control board and DCR.
F
Fixed
Cause
Modulator cell configuration does not agree with menu setting of installed
cells.
Action
1. Ensure correct number of cells are entered into menu setting.
2. Check DCR.
3. Check that all fibers are connected.
Troubleshooting Faults and Alarms
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